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[tendnottoweep]

[ In the flickering lights of her suite in the Fire Sector, Natasha's looking tired and worn, in that very controlled, almost blank-faced superspy way. She's also dead serious, and dressed in her SHIELD uniform - those of you who've met "Nicole", this is by no means the same woman, never mind that the face and hair haven't changed. ]

Commander Evandau. I hate to break it to you, but things are less under control than you know. I understand I don't have the authority to do this any longer - you're welcome to come and arrest me afterwards, if you like.

[ There's the barest hint of a smile, a silent good luck, if he wants to try, and then her position shifts a little, straightens into a quiet air of command, and she goes on. ]

I've spent the last week following a gang calling themselves the Black Kirin. They were responsible for the attempted assassination at the festival last month, and tonight they're planning to sever one of the turtle's flippers with explosives. I don't know about the rest of you, but I don't want to find out what happens when the only thing keeping us above the water gets hurt... or killed.

We have four hours until the bombs go off - anyone who wants to help me stop this, meet me at FI-1A [ yeah, Steve, she's volunteering your place ] as soon as you can get there, and I'll tell you everything I know. Anyone with any military or martial arts training, experience with explosives... even strong swimmers would be of use. This isn't going to be easy.

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[usavatar]

[Steve doesn't waste time replying - Natasha will be here soon enough. He clears his paintings from the largest open space, brings in chairs and puts together every table he can find to create a central area for maps and whatever else they'll need.

Once that's done, he opens every window on the floor with the impromptu meeting space, and moves to the front door let in whoever arrives there first.]

[tendnottoweep]

[ And the first one there is, of course, Natasha, her expression actually apologetic as he opens the door to let her in. ]

Sorry, Cap. There wasn't a lot of time to ask for permission. I'll make it up to you another time.

[ancillary]

I'm in the Fire Sector as we speak. I have the technical skill if we don't have someone specifically trained for the removal of explosives.

My name is Miranda Lawson; I'm something of a Naval XO and scientist when you need me to be. I think you will be needing me to be.

[tendnottoweep]

I think we probably will.

I'll see you at the meeting, and let you know if anything changes, but chances are we'll need you at the flipper with the other science types. If you came with any weapons, bring them.

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[iron_ego]

[There's the sound of metal on metal (to the tune of metal) in the background before Tony's voice comes out clear.]

En route. Don't let the party start without me.

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[tendnottoweep]

[ Oh good, just the guy you want around when things are blowing up.

...no really, that's not sarcasm, she's glad to hear his voice right now. ]

Wouldn't dream of it.

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[arches]

<sub>( well. that's certainly something. clint grabs his things and makes his way to the fire sector as quickly as possible, intending to meet natasha en route to steve's apartment.

and yes, he does appreciate that she named his and not her own.

he'll find her soon enough, fall in step and shake his head. )</sub>

You've been busy.

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[tendnottoweep]

[ She smiles faintly as he falls in alongside her, his steps so familiar she doesn't even have to turn to see who it is before he speaks. ] Just like being back home.

Sorry I couldn't bring you in - I didn't want to risk being followed.

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[hulk]

Agent R- [ Okay, one: SERIOUSLY WHY ARE ALL OF YOU HERE??? 8| Two: man, what dooooo. ] Um.

[ He doesn't know if he can Hulk out three times in a day. And he feels/looks like hell, and. This seems a more kind of delicate thing than the other guy'd be useful for. ]

Should I. Do you think you're going to need... Worse?

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[tendnottoweep]

[ A tiny smile. ] Dr. Banner. [ SORRY SHE KEEPS APPEARING IN YOUR LIFE TO DRAG YOU INTO THIS SHIT.

...that question actually merits a little consideration, though. ]

Hopefully not. But I'd like to have you in reserve if things go wrong. We'll keep you out of the city, you'll be with Stark and Captain Rogers, and with any luck, we won't need you at all.

[ Because they are all the luckiest people in the world. :| ]

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[littlecousin]

Strong swimmers?

[Sorry, Natasha, Nita doesn't recognize Black Widow on sight the way she does with some of the other Avengers.]

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[usavatar]

You think you're up for it? [She can fly and breathe under water - much as he doesn't want to recruit someone who seems so young, she's a good choice.]

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[daughterofelysium]

I'm coming. [She's checking a shotgun and the holsters under her jacket, her expression almost blank.] Terrorists are what I'm for.

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[tendnottoweep]

[ A short nod. ] Good. I'll see you there.

[whatfriendsdo]

Gotta stop meeting like this, Romanoff. [Though she sounds entirely cheerful.] I qualify in three out of four categories. On my way.

[tendnottoweep]

[ Natasha smiles, a touch of real amusement in her expression. ] Maybe next time.

[wherethestoryis]

[ It takes all of a few seconds for Lois to decide she's going to be there for this, and she doesn't bother replying either.

Yes, she can possibly help--and this is news.

Which is why not too long thereafter there is a sharp knock on the door of the indicated apartment.]

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[withoutaworld]

Black Widow? When did you...

[ Headshake. Right. Not the time. ]

I'm in. I'll see you at Steve's place.

[usavatar]

[Steve is nearby when he sees Rikki drop through one of the open windows. The space is filling fast, which is good - the sooner they get moving the better.]

Hey, you. [SLIGHTLY AWKWARD? Between her shame at the botched mission and his internal flailing over the fact that he actually got tipsy in front of her, well. That's set aside almost immediately however, because there's more important things to worry about here.] We've got two targets to hit. You'll get briefed with the rest, but I'm heading for the flipper. Agent Romanoff has the other team. They'll be heading for the Metal Sector.

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[storm_warning]

You sure this isn't some big hoax?

[There's a tiny hint of hope under the sass that maybe it is.]

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[usavatar]

Better safe than dealing with the fallout from something like this.

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[tactile_telekinesis]

[Not amused Kon, is totally rolling his eyes.]

Tch, why am I not surprised that Evan couldn't do things right. It's over, my ass!

Fire sector, right? I can be there kinda quick. I'm not a strong swimmer but if you need breathing space, I can offer that.

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[littlecousin]

I'll throw 'em to shore, you punch 'em.

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[whoneedsbending]

[He's a swordsman now and he's trained in his Tribes combat, considered a man and has fought in the war...at times, and mostly to save his and his friends asses. So hell yeah Sokka is going to sign up.]

I'm getting really sick of these people trying to...to hurt everyone. I'm not as experienced as some people, but I know how to fight.

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[usavatar]

If you're planning to head for the flipper, there could be fighting in and around the water. The others will be staying in Keeliai to deal with the gang's headquarters. [Steady, quieting breath, because this kid is - well, a kid. Too young to enlist where Steve is from, but this is hardly his world. They all have an equal portion in this. He can't say no as though he has that authority.] Whichever you're more comfortable with. Both groups need every able body they can get.

[b_ad_a_ttitude]

[Aw hell naw.]

B.A. Baracus, Airborne Ranger with the US Special Forces. I'm on my way.

[Bombs aren't really his forte, but he might be able to do something about any mechanisms that would set the bombs off.]

[usavatar]

[EXCELLENT.] It'll be good to have you.

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[iwaspromisedtea]

[ It's a little perfect that he sort of arrived right in the middle of all the action because isn't that just the story of his life. The raggedy doctor man dropping in just as things start turning sour and he'd thought he might have a nice christmas dinner for once, but alas, the universe has other plans.

He doesn't know where his ship has gone, but tuning into the device has told him about more important matters at hand. Like, first of all --


Turtle. Ah, well that would explain a lot. ]

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[iwaspromisedtea]

[ No, wait, totally not the focus of things right now.

Apparently he'd found himself in the middle of a gang attack with bombs and that wasn't too far from what he normally dealt with so he figures, he must be here for that very reason and might as well try and find out more about the happenings. After appropriately watching Natasha's post and then looking through the various responses, he sits down, cracks his knuckles and turns on the audio function. ]

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[velox]

[ beautiful women, life or death missions, with only hours to save the world? it's just like home, and Kirk can't help but smirk. ]

Does previous experience in saving the world count for anything extra?

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[tendnottoweep]

[ There's a faintly amused smile. ] It's a start...

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[trainwrecked]

[Yeah, Bucky's showing up, and staying quiet to watch and see where he can be the most useful.]

[tendnottoweep]

[ While Cap's busy sorting out who can do what and who should go where, Natasha slips quietly through the crowd and seems to materialize at Bucky's side, arms folded like she's been there for ages. No, this is not weird at all. ]

Sergeant Barnes. [ A little nod of greeting. ] I understand you're friends with the captain, but I'd like to have you with my team taking the gang headquarters.

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[demon_brat]

Martial arts and explosives experience, as well as some others. I'll be on my way.

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[tendnottoweep]

[ That voice sounds awful young... but no younger than Triela. Or herself, when she started training. ]

Good. We're going to need both. [ Now excuse her while she has a brief talk with Cap about letting the small children do what they're trained for. ]

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[ex_capt410]

Looks like I should've gotten here sooner.

[Don't mind him, he'll just be smiling in am I'm too charming for my own pants kind of way. But as much as he is wont to play the dashing hero and jump in with both feet, he actually has no clue what's going on aside from her brief run-down. He pauses to consider, not the person to ask pointless questions - not that they don't beg to be asked. For starters, turtle?]

FI-1A? I'll be there.

[Okay so maybe he should have asked some pointless questions, considering he has no idea how to get there, what a Black Kirin or Commander Evandau is, or who he's volunteering to help. Yeah, he'll figure it out on the way.]

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[tendnottoweep]

You could always look at it as getting here right on time. [ A teasing smile. It's the natural reaction to that much too charming attitude, not so different from the way she handled Tony Stark at first. But if he's just here and jumping in to help... she does appreciate it, and her smile turns a little more genuine for just a moment. ] See you there.

[memoriesinsmoke]

Agent Sherman, B.P.R.D. I've had plenty of experience with nutjobs thinking they can end the world.

I'll be there.

[tendnottoweep]

It seems to be a common problem. Glad to have you on board, Agent.

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[allbend]

Still got a need for strong swimmers? Heck, or someone who can just use the water itself against these creeps?

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[tendnottoweep]

We do. The bombs are rigged under the water, so just getting to them is going to mean getting someone down there.

[ A brief pause, because wow, she is still not entirely comfortable with this magic and monsters crap, and then: ] You can actually manipulate water?

[andaway]

What-

[No, okay. Calm. Breathe. Plan.]

I can help evacuate innocents quickly if needed. I'll just go wherever I'm needed, actually.

[tendnottoweep]

Good. I'd like to have someone evacuating the blocks surrounding the HQ in case we don't manage to contain the fighting to the building. Sound like something you can manage?

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[shootingshields]

[Nope, she doesn't bother replying. Just makes her way for Steve's apartment and lets herself inside without a care. She'll immediately look for Natasha or Steve; she gets the gist, but plans and details would be useful.]

[knowsmadness]

[People panic a lot here, she's noticing. Obviously not Natasha, but. Others. It's a thing, apparently.]

Military training, huh? Yeah, I'll be there.

[tendnottoweep]

Thank you. We'll be glad to have you.